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Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco museum purchase American Art Trust Fund and gift of the Souls Grown Deep Foundation

Description:

According to Southern tradition, figures with open arms often represent worshippers, and this glowing yellow figure with a halo like aura appears to be suffused with the spirit of worship and enlightenment. The being’s garment resembles the billowing robes worn by members of the clergy or of a gospel choir. In with incarnation, it it seems to sing the praises of religion. —Lauren Palmor

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According to Southern tradition, figures with open arms often represent worshippers, and this glowing yellow figure with a halo like aura appears to be suffused with the spirit of worship and enlightenment. The being’s garment resembles the billowing robes worn by members of the clergy or of a gospel choir. In with incarnation, it it seems to sing the praises of religion. —Lauren Palmor